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The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Celebrating 25 years of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

NEWS 20 November 2014 by Paul Cardwell
Families & Young People
Today marks 25 years since the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) at the General Assembly in New York

https://tfn.scot/news/celebrating-25-years-of-the-united-nations-convention-on-the-rights-of-the

Named person shouldn’t be paused: it must be scrapped

OPINION 15 July 2016 Guest post
Families & Young People
Lesley Scott says that even at the eleventh hour, named person legislation could still be stopped

https://tfn.scot/opinion/named-person-shouldnt-be-paused-it-must-be-scrapped

Fellowship for social leaders in Scotland promotes success

OPINION 1 August 2016 Guest post
Management
​Shaks Ghosh on the profound benefits of the Clore Social Leadership fellowship programme

https://tfn.scot/opinion/fellowship-for-social-leaders-in-scotland-promotes-success

Payday loan firms told they can’t charge extortionate fees

NEWS 11 November 2014 by Paul Cardwell
Social Justice & Poverty
​As of 2 January customers will never have to pay back more than double what they borrow

https://tfn.scot/news/payday-loan-firms-told-they-cant-charge-extortionate-fees

I am my son’s named person - and I can do it better than anyone

OPINION 13 June 2016 Guest post
Health & Social Care
1 comment
John Wallace on why named person proposals keep him awake at night

https://tfn.scot/opinion/i-am-my-sons-named-person-and-i-can-do-it-better-than-anyone

How financial technology is closing the gap on digital exclusion

OPINION 28 October 2024 by Sarah-Jayne Dunn
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
This was a powerful demonstration of how the Citizens Advice service is not just an advice-giver for the tens of thousands of clients we help every year

https://tfn.scot/opinion/how-fintech-is-closing-the-gap-on-digital-exclusion

People Know How - when the funding runs out

OPINION 26 November 2024 by Amy Watters
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#RunningCostsCrisis
This powerful blog from People Know How provides a stark insight into the impact of funding cuts and service closures on both volunteers and the staff who support them

https://tfn.scot/opinion/people-know-how-when-the-funding-runs-out

Embracing AI: How charities can benefit 

OPINION 3 February 2025 by George Holmes
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Regeneration & Housing
George Holmes on embracing new technology

https://tfn.scot/opinion/embracing-ai-how-charities-can-benefit

Why we need an energy debt relief scheme

OPINION 10 February 2025 by David Hilferty
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
1 comment
David Hilferty: we need urgent action

https://tfn.scot/opinion/why-we-need-an-energy-debt-relief-scheme

British Sign Language: how our advice really is for everyone 

OPINION 24 February 2025 by Jonathan Boyd
Jonathan Boyd on trying to ensure there are no obstacles when it comes to receiving support

https://tfn.scot/opinion/british-sign-language-how-our-advice-really-is-for-everyone

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2026. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.